All articles by Farah Alkhalisi – Page 10
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ArticleToyota invests in ALBERT Inc. for big data analysis alliance
Toyota's Koibuchi (l) and Albert's Matsumoto signed the alliance agreement (Image: Toyota)Toyota Motor plans to invest around 400million yen in ALBERT Inc., a data solutions business. The resulting alliance for big data analysis will focus on development of automated driving technologies.ALBERT, founded in 2005 and based in Tokyo, currently ...
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ArticleAudi outlines latest digital development plan
The back-end of IT platform is shared with other VW Group brands (Image: Audi)At its Annual General Meeting in Ingolstadt last week, Audi’s board of management outlined initiatives including the development of an integrated IT platform for connectivity and digital services, and a new digital product management unit reporting ...
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ArticleVolkswagen implements AR in digitized training programs, AI in business admin
Future Training Forum, Wolfsburg, 2018 Image: VolkswagenVolkswagen has held its first Future Training Forum in Wolfsburg to discuss issues including the digitalization of its vocational training programmes and future learning environments. Conference participants included board members, human resources managers, training experts, Works Council members, young people’s representatives and apprentices, ...
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ArticleFaurecia invests in PowerSphyr to enhance cockpit connectivity tech
Source: Faurecia PowerSphyr’s wireless charging pad is compatible with different devices Faurecia has made an investment in Silicon Valley start-up PowerSphyr, a provider of wireless charging solutions that can be applied to many types of electronic devices as well as sensors and actuators. These will augment Faurecia’s ...
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ArticleeMotorWorks extends cloud platform for EV charging
Image: eMotorWerksThe eMotorWerks JuiceNet cloud software suite for managing electric vehicle charging stations has been extended for commercial fleet operators.The new JuiceNet Enterprise platform allows operators to simplify the management of multiple charging facilities at different sites, using a single cloud dashboard. It also helps to optimize the charging ...
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ArticleInfineon adds new development center in Dresden
Image: InfineonInfineon is launching a new development center for automotive electronics and artificial intelligence, adding to its existing facilities in Dresden, Germany. It will open during 2018, with around 100 people recruited in its first phase and a team of around 250 to be built in the medium term.The ...
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ArticleC-V2X communications demonstrated by 5GAA, Audi, Ford and Qualcomm
The 5GAA communication technology could be ready for deployment by 2020 (Image: 5GAA)The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA), Audi, Ford and Qualcomm Technologies have demonstrated Cellular Vehicle-To-Everything (C-V2X) real-time direct communications. This will be compatible with future 5G cellular technology, is said to promise benefits for road safety, automated driving ...
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ArticleAptiv launches 30 autonomous vehicles on Lyft network in Las Vegas
Image: John F. Martin for AptivA fleet of 30 vehicles equipped with Aptiv’s autonomous driving platform is now available for public use in Las Vegas, Nevada, via the Lyft network. The cars, developed by Aptiv’s Mobility and Service group and featuring LiDAR, radar and vision sensors, have gone into ...
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ArticleVolvo Cars to embed Google services into next-gen infotainment
Volvo Cars and Volvo Trucks sharing live data Image: Volvo CarsVolvo Cars is to embed Google Assistant voice controls, Google Play Store, Google Maps and other Google services into its next-generation Android-based Sensus infotainment system.The Swedish carmaker also said its vehicle would in future start sharing data with trucks ...
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ArticleGM using Autodesk software, AI and cloud computing for vehicle lightweighting
3D-printed seat bracketImage: GMGeneral Motors has described how it is using generative design software from Autodesk in its next-generation lightweighting programme, and how this is helping the development of more efficient alternative-propulsion and zero-emission vehicles.Using cloud computing and AI-based algorithms, multiple permutations of a component can be explored and ...
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ArticleBlockchain initiative launched to develop digital mobility ecosystem
BMW, Ford, GM and Renault are among the automakers participating in the consortium (Image: Shutterstock)A non-profit consortium involving major carmakers, suppliers, IT firms, start-ups and other transportation stakeholders has been announced to explore the application of blockchain technology in a digital mobility ecosystem. Founding members include BMW, Bosch, Ford, ...
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ArticleHarman to supply over-the-air update tech to Great Wall Motors
Harman-Samsung Digital CockpitImage: SamsungGreat Wall Motors is to launch its first connected vehicle with a remote software updating service in 2019. The over-the-air (OTA) technology will be supplied by Harman, whose Remote Vehicle Updating Service has already been fitted in more than 25 million cars worldwide.The Harman technology allows ...
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ArticleFord Smart Mobility and Zotye form mobility joint venture
MOU signing ceremony; [L-R] Chen Jing, vice president of Zotye Auto; Jin Zheyong, chairman of Zotye Auto; Marcy Klevorn, executive vice president and president of mobility, Ford Motor Company; Peter Fleet, Ford group vice president and president, Ford Asia Pacific.Image: FordFord Smart Mobility has signed a memorandum of understanding ...
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ArticleAmazon Key unlocks Volvo and GM vehicles for parcel deliveries
Amazon Prime in-car delivery (Image: Volvo)Both Volvo Cars and General Motors have announced the addition of the Amazon Key app to their respective connected services in the USA. This will be available to customers in 37 US cities and their surrounding areas, with more locations to follow.For Volvo customers, ...
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ArticleMercedes-Benz launches dealership VR, AR apps, continues digitalization of sales experience
Customers can configure the new Mercedes A-Class on the Mercedes-Benz cAR app(Image: Mercedes-Benz)Prospective customers at Mercedes-Benz dealerships in Germany can now experience a car in real-time in different configurations: a drive or ride via virtual reality goggles is on offer as part of the sales experience. Those interested in ...
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ArticleVolkswagen announces multiple digitalization and new mobility investments in China
VW showed the first member of its SOL range, the SOL E20X, at the Beijing Auto Show (Image: VW)Volkswagen Group has announced direct investments of around 15 billion euros into e-mobility, autonomous driving, business digitalization and new mobility services in China, part of a 34 billion euro global program. ...
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ArticleMagna and Innoviz to supply BMW Group with solid-state LiDAR
Image: InnovizMagna and Innoviz Technologies are to supply LiDAR to BMW Group for upcoming autonomous vehicle platforms. Israeli LiDAR-maker Innoviz is providing one of the first solid-state LiDAR systems (rather than featuring mechanical spinning laser units) under contract for series production with an automotive manufacturer. The Innoviz units will ...
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ArticleZF joins eSync Alliance initiative for standardized over-the-air connectivity
Image: ZFZF has joined the eSync Alliance, a global multi-company initiative aiming to standardize over-the-air (OTA) connected vehicle technology. The Alliance is based around an open platform, originally developed by Excelfore, which enables both remote software and firmware updates and real-time vehicle diagnostics and telematics.The eSync system combines cloud ...
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ArticleSF Motors to open new Californian R&D center
Trial production of the SF5 (pictured) and SF7 will start later this year (Image: SF Motors)SF Motors is to add a new research and development facility in Milpitas, California, to bolster its ties with tech talent and suppliers in Silicon Valley. This will be at the new McCarthy Creekside ...
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ArticleVisteon to supply SmartCore cockpit control platform to Geely Auto
Geely Bo Yue, featuring GKUI platformImage: Geely AutoVisteon is to supply its SmartCore cockpit domain controller platform to Geely Auto for upcoming electric vehicles from the Geely and Lynk&Co brands. This platform will be integrated with Geely’s own GKUI ‘intelligent ecosystem’, which delivers cloud-based infotainment, as well as with ...
